Thursday, February 21, 2013

I've made this hat already so many times, that I've lost count. As you will see, the original pattern calls for a small, ribbed brim. But pigheaded, as I am, I like a real, wide brim. I keep thinking that's more feminine.

Now I'll show you some pictures of this hat, in different colors and with different decorations.

But first I will have to apologize for my blog-name in big on every picture. I hate it, but due to the fact that there are copycats, that don't link back. So, I'll just have to. Sorry, dear readers :( Note: scroll down for tutorial

If I'm not mistaken, this was the first one I made. I did no decorations on this one. But I wanted to show it to you, because you can see the diamond ridges so well. I crocheted it with a baby-soft yarn.

This is how it looks like with a very short brim. Without the flower it even suits a man.Zo ziet het er uit met een hele korte rand. En zonder de bloem, zal het een man zeker ook staan.

This one I made in combination with a contrasting yarn in the brim area. Gives it a great look I think. The scarf I crocheted in a slanted stitch variation. Because it's the same yarn as the hat, it goes well together. Really anything will look good on this girl, BTW ;)

The (free) Ravelry download pattern can be found HERE The pattern gives only one size, so you'll have to experiment with yarn and hooksize, to obtain a different gauge.I used a yarn, suited for hook G 4mm and worked the hat with a 4,5mm hook. This will fit an adult female.If you don't have a Ravelry-account, or you don't want one, you can always email me to send it to you.

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Today, February 14 is Valentine's Day, but also the first anniversary of my blog.I was só surprised by the cake I got as a present. It was baked and decorated by the daughters of my friends. Else (12) and Lieke (almost 11): thank you so much girls ♥

This is the perfect moment to thank all of my followers and friends, here on my blog (184) , as well as at my facebook-page (153). You've been so kind. It keeps me going, knowing that my posts could inspire you in a way to make your own great projects. Over 85.000 pageviews in one year is beyond all my expectations ! I love you guys !